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MARCH 2, 2022 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
CORTLAND COMMERCE CENTER, LLC, OWNER
DAVID YAMAN, APPLICANT
839 ROUTE 13
TAX MAP #95.00-10-01.110 & 95.00-10-11.200
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville via Zoom
video and telephone conference with Supervisor Williams presiding, as permitted by the Executive
Order of the State of New York, concerning an application for an Aquifer Protection Permit
submitted by David Yaman for the purpose of constructing a multi-phased
warehouse/manufacturing facility; one 38,000 square foot building, four 30,000 square foot
buildings and one 20,000 square foot building, with associated driveways, parking areas, loading
docks, utility services, stormwater management facilities and landscaping, for property owned by
Cortland Commerce Center, LLC, located at 839 NYS Route 13, tax map #95.00-10-01.110 &
95.00-10-11.200.
Members present: Supervisor, Thomas A. Williams
Councilman, Jay E. Cobb
Councilman, Jeffrey D. Guido
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Town Clerk, Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella
Others present were: Town Attorney, John DelVecchio; Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail
Albro; Supervisor’s Secretary, Patty O’Mara; Assistant to the Supervisor’s Secretary, Amanda
Rainbow; Highway Sup’t. Larry Drach; Engineer, Edward Keplinger from Keplinger Freeman;
David Yaman; Town Resident: Pamela Jenkins; and News Reporters: Brad Smith from WXHC;
Eddie Velasquez from the Cortland Voice; and Yuner Gao and Todd McAdam from the Cortland
Standard.
Supervisor Williams called the Public Hearing to order.
Attorney DelVecchio mentioned that the documents associated with the Aquifer Protection
Permit application submitted by David Yaman were posted to the Town’s website in advance of
the meeting. However, there were some technical issues associated with the Town’s public
document portal and at some points in time there were some accessibility problems for those
documents. He wanted to make it clear for the record that the documents were posted in advance
of the meeting and that if the public was interested in the documents, they are available at the
Town Hall at any time.
Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco-Petrella read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Town resident, Pamela Jenkins: … What I want to say is I'm not speaking against the
application. I'm speaking about the process, because the agenda shows that part 2 and 3 will be
completed by this Board after the Public Hearing. Think about that. The Public Hearing is being
held on an incomplete application. As I explained to you February 2nd, and many times before, all
applications must be completed up through Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, if necessary, and through the
negative declaration or draft EIS and written findings. Before any Boards can take action on an
application. SEQRA is very specific that an application must be complete before it can undergo
substantive review or action or approval by any Board. This application has already been reviewed
and acted upon by the County and Town Planning Boards, which is a violation of SEQRA because
they acted upon an incomplete application. And an Aquifer Permit is a special permit subject to
SEQRA. I'm just going to read from page 13 of the 2020 SEQRA Handbook, 617.3c, requires that
a complete application for a type one or unlisted action, include either a negative declaration or a
draft EIS that is acceptable to the lead agency. The requirement for a complete application to
include a negative declaration or a draft EIS serves to ensure that Agencies and Boards have an
environmental record, and here it comes, before commencing their substantive review of the
application. And then in 617.3 further, an application for funding or approval at a type one or
unlisted action will not be complete until the negative declaration has been issued, or until a draft
EIS has been accepted. And then 617.3, no agency involved in an action may undertake, fund, or
approve an action until it has complied with the provisions of SEQRA. So, I'm pointing out again
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that you are holding this Public Hearing on an incomplete application, because you have not taken
it through part 2 part 3, negative declaration, or draft EIS. So then, getting back to this specific
application, I appreciate the applicant has updated the EAF. I was only able to see it this morning
because of the tech issues which you previously discussed Mr. DelVecchio. But please note,
however, that the area in question does, in fact, lie in the area to be a critical environmental area,
as mapped in the adopted 2021 Comprehensive Plan and Figure 4-1, even if Cortlandville has not
yet completed the paperwork to New York State for this CEA. Again, I'm not speaking against this
application. I'm just saying that you didn't follow SEQRA. So if anyone wanted to challeng e it,
and it's not going to be me, I want to make that clear. But it's really… my hope is that Cortlandville
will begin to follow the SEQRA process for all applications. Thank you very much.
Supervisor Williams thanked Ms. Jenkins for her comments and asked if there any were
more requests for privilege of the floor.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:08 p.m.
MARCH 2, 2022 5:08 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held via Zoom
video and telephone conference as permitted by the Executive Order of the State of New York,
with Supervisor Williams presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Thomas A. Williams
Councilman, Jay E. Cobb
Councilman, Jeffrey D. Guido
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Town Clerk, Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella
Others present were: Town Attorney, John DelVecchio; Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail
Albro; Supervisor’s Secretary, Patty O’Mara; Assistant to the Supervisor’s Secretary, Amanda
Rainbow; Highway Sup’t. Larry Drach; Engineer, Edward Keplinger from Keplinger Freeman;
David Yaman; Town Resident: Pamela Jenkins; and News Reporters: Brad Smith from WXHC;
Eddie Velasquez from the Cortland Voice; and Yuner Gao and Todd McAdam from the Cortland
Standard.
Supervisor Williams called the Regular Meeting to order.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file the
Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of January 25, 2022. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to approve the Draft
Town Board Minutes of February 2, 2022, and February 16, 2022. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
RESOLUTION #77 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS – MARCH
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Leach, Testa NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
Funds A, B, DA, DB, Voucher #230-272
HG, SF, SS, SW General Fund A $ 37,112.16
General Fund B $ 1,775.91
Highway Fund DA $ 0.00
Highway Fund DB $ 27,904.37
Gutchess Lumber SC Project HG $ 20,952.49
C’Ville Fire District SF $ 0.00
Sewer Fund SS $ 30,669.37
Water Fund SW $ 4,687.27
Funds CD1, CD3, CD4 Voucher #(None)
BMills Rehab CD1 $ 0.00
Town Wide Rehab CD3 $ 0.00
Business Devl CD4 $ 0.00
Funds TA, TE Voucher #5-7
Trust & Agency TA $ 52,326.65
Expendable Trust TE $ 0.00
Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to Pamela Jenkins.
Town Resident Pamela Jenkins: … But the other thing I would like to request is that a draft
agenda, for all meetings, be posted on the Town website during the week previous to the meeting
because… well, an agendas could then be updated as necessary up till, I guess 24 hours before a
meeting, and having all the relevant documents attached. That's how the County Legislature does
it and I don't see any reason why Cortlandville can't do it, because, seeing the agenda the day
before the meeting, or as in the case of today on the morning of the meeting for the first time does
not allow the public enough time to review or even sign up, especially given all of the tech
problems. In fact, again, as I said, today I was unable to review the agenda for this meeting until
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this A.M. due to the tech problems. And it wasn't without, you know, responsiveness from Abbi
and Patty and Kristin. They all let me know that it was a tech problem. But, you know, and offered
to help me in any way they could. But, I think a lot of problems could be resolved if you did , in
fact, post the draft agenda in the week before. Thank you.
Under Old Business, Supervisor Williams asked for a motion regarding the Aquifer
Protection Permit submitted by David Yaman for the construction of a multi -phase warehouse
facility for property located at 839 Route 13, tax map #95.00-10-01.110 and 95.00-10-11.200.
Councilman Guido made a motion to approve the permit, which he then withdrew at the request
of Attorney DelVecchio in order to conduct the SEQRA review.
Attorney DelVecchio explained that well in advance of the meeting he circulated a series
of documents to the Board members, including Part 1 of the SEQRA Long Environmental
Assessment Form (“Long Form”), which was amended by Mr. Yaman’s Engineer, Edward
Keplinger. In his cover letter, dated February 8th, Mr. Keplinger “delineated specifically what
those modifications were”, which were then circulated to the Board. Attorney DelVecchio asked
if the Board reviewed the documents, to which they all answered yes.
The second document circulated was Part 2 of the Long Form which Attorney DelVecchio
discussed previously with Mr. Keplinger. As a result of the conversation, Mr. Keplinger filled out
Part 2 which was circulated to the Board. Attorney DelVecchio explained he would like to go
through Part 2 and “see if the Board agrees with Mr. Keplinger’s analysis of the responses to Part
2”. Discussion proceeded as follows:
Attorney DelVecchio: … With that said, we're gonna go through Part 2. The first factor is Impact
on Land. And the answer to this question is, yes or no. And when I propose the question, or the
factor, I'm gonna go around the horn, and I think we should do a Tom, aye, Greg, aye, whatever.
Okay? The first question is, the proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration
of, the land surface of the proposed site. Before the Board answers yes or no, Mr. Keplinger, can
you just give a brief synopsis of your reasoning behind that?
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yes, so I went through. It looks like there's eight categories that
discuss the impacts on the land that would either be no impact or small impact. There's two
categories, as you can see on the form, and then there's moderate to large impact. We went through,
and all the categories from A to G, we felt were either no impact or a very small impact, or an
impact that could be mitigated through a practice. We think that the impact on land should be yes,
and we under H, other impacts, we said the project may be constructed in multiple phases.
However, each phase of work would be no longer than six to nine months in most instances. Most
definitely less than a year. So we've, that was our reasoning for why it would have an impact on
the land, but that impact would be mitigated through a shorter duration of construction.
Supervisor Williams: Thank you.
Attorney DelVecchio: Understood. So with that said, the proposed answer to the general factor
Impact on Land, proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of the land
surface of the proposed site. The answer being yes. Let's go around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: And so we'll go through the sub factors now, considering Mr. Keplinger’s
analysis, and again, your analysis of the proposed action. A, the proposed action may involve
construction on land where depth to water table is less than 3 feet. The proposed answer is no or
moderate impact may occur. Let's go around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
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Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Second factor is, the proposed action may involve construction on slopes
of 15% or greater. Proposed answer is no or moderate impact may occur. Let's go around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Thanks Ted.
Supervisor Williams: Ted are you there?
Attorney DelVecchio: Sorry, I think we had four there.
Supervisor Williams: Ted, did you answer?
Councilman Testa: Ted, yes. I answered.
Supervisor Williams: Okay. Thank you.
Attorney DelVecchio: Okay, sub-factor C, is the proposed action may involve construction on a
land where bedrock is exposed, or generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. Again, no or
small impact, is the proposed answer.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Sub-factor D is, the proposed action may involve the excavation or
removal of more than 1,000 tons of natural mineral… excuse me, material. No, or small impact.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: E, the proposed action may involve construction that continues for more
than one year or in multiple phases. Mr. Keplinger explained that, I think, in very good detail. No
or small impact.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
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Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Sub-factor F, the proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether
physical disturbance or vegetation removal, including from treatment by herbicides. No or small
impact.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Then, for sub-factor H, other impacts, what's listed there is the project may
be constructed in multiple phases, however, each phase would last no longer than six to nine
months in most instances. Again, no or small impact may occur.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Moving on to the General Factor 2, Impact on Geological Features. The
proposed action may result in modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to, any unique or
unusual landforms on the site. The proposed answer to that generally is, no. I’d like Mr. Keplinger
to just briefly give his supporting reasoning for that.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yes, we looked at the land features, and we didn't see anything
there that was unique or unusual on the site.
Attorney DelVecchio: With that said, the proposed answer being no, let's go around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Moving on to Factor 3, Impacts on Surface Water. The proposed action
may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water bodies. The proposed general answer to
that is, no. Mr. Keplinger, could you please expand on that?
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, there's really very little surface water on the site. There's
two lagoons and a stormwater management facility. That project will not be impacting those
facilities.
Attorney DelVecchio: With that said, the proposed answer being, no. Let's go around the horn,
please.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
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Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Next General Factor, Impact on Groundwater. The proposed action may
result in new or additional use of groundwater, or may have the potential to introduce contaminants
to the groundwater or an aquifer. The proposed answer to this is, yes. And again, I'll turn it over
to Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah. Well, when we looked at this, the new buildings are going
to be serviced by public water. There are no new wells proposed, but because of Cortland's Aquifer
Permit requirements and the proximity of the development to the Town Aquifer, we felt that this
should be at least reviewed. There are no proposed uses that would introduce contamination to the
groundwater as part of this project.
Attorney DelVecchio: That being said, the proposed answer to that factor was, yes. Let's go
around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Because the Board answered in the affirmative, let's go through the sub-
factors briefly. The proposed action may require new water supply wells or create additional
demand on supplies from existing water supply wells. Proposed answer is no or small impact may
occur.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Second sub-factor under that section is water supply demand from the
proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable withdrawal capacity rate of the local supplier
aquifer. No or small impact may occur.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Moving on to the third one, proposed action may allow or result in
residential uses in areas without water and sewer services. No or small impact.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
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Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: D, the proposed action may include or require wastewater discharge to
groundwater. No or small impact may occur.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: E, the proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells
and locations or groundwater is or suspected to be contaminated. No or small impact may occur.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical
products over ground water or an aquifer. No or small impact.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Next one, proposed action may involve the commercial application of
pesticides within 100 feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. No or small impact may
occur.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Other impacts listed here, it says Aquifer Permit is required to the
proximity of the development to the Town water supply. The development, as proposed, will not
have any uses that would introduce contamination in groundwater. No or small impact may occur.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
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Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Moving to Factor 5, Impact on Flooding. The proposed action may result
in development on land subject to flooding. The proposed answer to that General Factor is, no.
Mr. Keplinger, please.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, the project site is not located in a floodway or in flood
plains, and there is not a localized flooding that occurs at the project site.
Attorney DelVecchio: That being said, the proposed answer being, no. Let's go around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Moving on to Impacts on Air. The proposed action may include a State
regulated air emission source. Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, there's no proposed uses that would impact air quality at the
site.
Attorney DelVecchio: Answer being… the proposed answer being, no. Go around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Impacts on plants and animals. The proposed action may result in loss of
flora or fauna. Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: There are no endangered plants or animal species at the project
site. There would be no impact.
Attorney DelVecchio: Proposed answer being, no. Let's go around the horn, please.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Moving on to Impact on Agricultural Resources. The proposed action may
impact agriculture resources. Mr. Keplinger.
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Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, the project site is not protected agricultural land nor do
agricultural practices occur there now, or have in the recent past.
Attorney DelVecchio: That being said, the proposed answer being, no. Let's go around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Impact on Aesthetic Resources. The land use of the proposed action are
obviously different from, or in sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed
project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. Proposed answer being, no. Go ahead, Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, the… Well, this project will be the continuation of similar
warehouse or manufacturing developments that are in the same area. So there would be no impact
or change to the aesthetics of the area.
Attorney DelVecchio: Proposed answer being, no. Let's go around the horn.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Thank you. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources. The
proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological resource. Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, there are, per the State database, there are no historic or
archaeological resources occurring at the project site.
Attorney DelVecchio: Thank you. Let's go around the horn. Proposed answer being, no.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Impact on Open Space and Recreation. The proposed action may result in
the loss of recreational opportunities or reduction of an open space resources as designated in any
adapted municipal open space plan. Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: This project site is not utilized for recreation nor open space uses
for the community
Attorney DelVecchio: Proposed answer being, no. Go ahead.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
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Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Impact on Critical Environmental Areas. The proposed action may be
located within or adjacent to a critical environmental area. Proposed answer being, no. Mr.
Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, per the state databases, there are no critical environmental
areas adjacent to the project site.
Attorney DelVecchio: With that said, let's go ahead Board.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Was that four or five? Five, okay. Impact on Transportation. The proposed
action may result in the change to existing transportation systems. Mr. Keplinger, please.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, no this development will utilize the existing road network
adjacent to the site. So there's no change.
Attorney DelVecchio: That being said, the proposed answer being, no.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Impact on Energy. The proposed action may cause an increase in use of
any form of energy. Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Well, obviously with development there'll be increases in energy,
but the energy increases would be negligible. What’s proposed there are not high energy or demand
high energy, or a lot of energy.
Attorney DelVecchio: The proposed answer being, no. Go ahead.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light. The proposed action may result in an
increase in noise, odors, or outward lighting. Mr. Keplinger.
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Edward Keplinger, Engineer: While this development is an expansion, there should be no
significant difference in noise, odor, and lights than the adjoining development.
Attorney DelVecchio: Proposed answer being, no. Go ahead, please.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: 16, The proposed action may have an impact on human health from
exposure to new or existing sources of contaminants. Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: There are no proposed contaminants or uses that would contain
contaminants at this site.
Attorney DelVecchio: Proposed answer being, no. Go ahead, please.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Consistency with Community Plans. The proposed actions, not consistent
with adapted land use plans. The proposed answer being, no. Mr. Keplinger, briefly.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, the development is consistent with the community plans
and the Town master plan.
Attorney DelVecchio: Proposed answer to that being, no. Go ahead Board.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: And the final factor is consistency with community character. The
proposed action is inconsistent with the existing community character. The proposed answer being,
no. Mr. Keplinger.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: You know the architecture or the style building will be similar to
the other buildings that occur in that area. So it should be consistent with the neighborhood
character.
Attorney DelVecchio: Proposed answer being, no.
Supervisor Williams: Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
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Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Okay, thank you for your assistance with that Mr. Keplinger. With that
said, the Board acting as lead agency only two of the general factors were answered in the
affirmative, and with respect to those affirmatively answered factors there were no or a small
impact may occur with respect to those sub-factors. That being said, this is going to result in a
negative declaration. As you all are aware, I circulated, previously to the meeting, a proposed
written Resolution, imposing in that negative declaration, and an attached notice of a negative
declaration/non significance. Have you all received and reviewed those proposed documents?
Councilman Testa: Yes.
Councilman Cobb: Yes.
Councilman Guido: Yes.
Councilman Leach: Yes.
Attorney DelVecchio: With that said, I'd ask for a motion to adopt those proposed written
Resolutions imposing a negative declaration with respect to this project.
Councilman Guido: I’ll make that motion.
Councilman Testa: I'll second it.
Supervisor Williams: Thank you Teddy. Any conversation about this? Discussion? Hearing none,
I'll call the question, all those in favor? Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Thank you very much. Moving on to the Aquifer Protection Permit aspect
of this. Obviously your role as Lead Agency with respect to the issuance, or the potential issuance,
of an Aquifer Protection Permit is to address any potential concerns with the project, and what the
property is proposed being used for as it has any concerns regarding groundwater in the Aquifer.
I guess, Tom, if you'd allow me to just give Mr. Keplinger the chance to… thank you very much.
Mr. Keplinger if you want to speak, just generally, about any potential concerns and just inform
the Board.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: So, we don't really have any concerns about the types of uses that
are being proposed, at this time, would not have any sources of contamination to the Aquifer. I
think Mr. Yaman will agree with me that, you know, right now we have two potential tenants for
buildings. There's seven… six or seven buildings proposed, at this time, and we would come back
for groundwater or Aquifer Permit for each development as we move through the phases. So,
there's always an opportunity for this Board to come back and review what's been going on at the
site while looking forward to approving the next development.
Supervisor Williams: And the Planning Board has looked at the first two occupancies. Is that
correct? Potential occupancies.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Correct. What we've had is, we've had the whole plan approved
in concept with the two buildings, Building A and E, being the buildings that would be constructed
in the first phase. So they've looked at those in detail, and we've also generally looked at the rest
of the development.
Supervisor Williams: Alright.
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Edward Keplinger, Engineer: And then after that, depending on the uses, as far as the, you know,
if we… depending on the potential tenants in the future phases.
Supervisor Williams: Thank you.
Attorney DelVecchio: Mr. Yaman. I think Mr. Yaman wants to say something …
David Yaman: … So I just wanted to intercede one thing. We've agreed with both Boards that we
would come back when we know who the occupant is. And if there's any threat to the environment
or anything that would violate anything that you’re revealing now, we would know simply by the
person that's going to be occupying the building. So we would divulge that at that time. So at this
juncture there is no concern whatsoever about environmental issues or any contamination.
Supervisor Williams: I just wanted to be on the record. That as this project moved along,
subsequent phases would be reviewed by Planning before construction before permits were issued.
David Yaman: Absolutely.
Supervisor Williams: Thank you.
Attorney DelVecchio: With that said, I think I'll look for somebody to make a motion to issue the
Aquifer Protection Permit to the applicant as requested.
Councilman Testa: I'll make that motion.
Supervisor Williams: Thank you, Ted. Do we have a second?
Councilman Cobb: I’ll second it, Jay.
Supervisor Williams: Any discussion? Hearing none, I'll call the question. Tom, aye.
Councilman Testa: Ted, aye.
Councilman Cobb: Jay, aye.
Councilman Guido: Jeff, aye.
Councilman Leach: Greg, aye.
Attorney DelVecchio: Thank you David and Ed, I appreciate that.
Edward Keplinger, Engineer: Yeah, thank you.
Attorney DelVecchio: Have a great evening guys.
David Yaman: Yep. Thank you.
Councilman Testa: Good luck to you.
RESOLUTION #78 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED WAREHOUSE/
MANUFACTURING FACILITY PROJECT FOR PROPERTY
OWNED BY CORTLAND COMMERCE CENTER, LLC
LOCATED AT 839 ROUTE 13, TAX MAP #’s #95.00-10-01.110
AND #95.00-10-11.200 WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT
ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Leach, Testa NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville (the “Town Board”) is the duly elected
legislative body within the Town of Cortlandville; and
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WHEREAS, the Applicant has proposed construction of a multi-phased warehouse/manufacturing
facility consisting of one 38,000 square foot building, four 30,000 square foot buildings and one
20,000 square foot building, with associated driveways, parking area, loading docks, utility
services, storm water management facilities and landscaping for property owned by Cortland
Commerce Center, LLC located at 839 Route 13, Tax Map #’s #95.00-10-01.110 and #95.00-10-
11.200 (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville duly forwarded the proposed Local Law to the Cortland
County Planning Agency (“County Planning”) in accordance with General Municipal Law § 239-
l and m, on or about December 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on or about January 19, 2022, County Planning recommended approval of the Project
with eleven conditions including compliance with SEQR requirements; and
WHEREAS, County Planning’s first ten conditions of approval have been incorporated into the
Project, and the last condition is being met by the Town Board as indicated in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby characterizes the Project as a "Type I Action" for purposes
of SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board intends to fulfill the role of "Lead Agency" for purposes of the
required SEQRA review; and
WHEREAS, no other state or local agency has discretionary approval authority with respect to the
enactment of a local law within the Town of Cortlandville, and therefore, there are no other
SEQRA “involved agencies”, and no coordination of the SEQRA review is required; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and adopted Parts 1 and 2 of a Full Environmental
Assessment Form (the "Full EAF") with respect to the Project in order to make its determination
of significance as required by the SEQR regulations; and
WHEREAS, copies of Parts 1 and 2 of the Full EAF and copies of each will be on file at the office
of the Town; and
WHEREAS, SEQRA requires the lead agency to “determine the significance” of an action, a
determination that a proposed action either “may include the potential for at least one significant
adverse environmental impact”, or that “there will be no adverse environmental impacts or that the
identified adverse environmental impacts will not be significant”, as per § 617.7(a) of the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s SEQRA regulations (the “SEQRA
Regulations”), 6 NYCRR § 617.7(a); and
WHEREAS, criteria for determining the significance of the environmental impacts associated with
an action including adoption of this Local Law are identified in § 617.7(c) of the SEQRA
Regulations, which provides examples of actions that may have a significant adverse impact on
the environment; and
WHEREAS, the examples noted in the SEQRA regulations relate primarily to physical impacts,
changes and/or impairments, such as changes in existing air, surface or groundwater quality,
increases in traffic or noise levels, or impacts on vegetation or fauna, or, alternatively, conflicts
with community goals or plans or other activities that might induce growth or impacts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE TOWN BOARD, AS FOLLOWS:
After considering the following: the Project contemplated; the criteria for determining significance
in the SEQRA Regulations; Parts 1 and 2 of the Full EAF; the Town Board makes the following
findings and determinations with respect to the Project:
Section 1.
1. The Project is a Type I action for purposes of SEQRA.
2. As the sole “involved agency” with respect to this legislative enactment, the Town
Board is Lead Agency for purposes of this review.
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3. As there are no other “involved agencies” with respect to this legislation, no
coordinated review is conducted.
4. The Town Board adopts the information contained in Parts 1 and 2 of the Full EAF for
the Project.
Section 2. The Town Board hereby finds that the Project will not have any significant adverse
environmental impacts for the following reasons:
1. No questions in Part 2 of the Full EAF revealed any potentially moderate to large
environmental impact associated with the Action.
2. Because the Project will not result in any significant adverse environmental
impacts and, thus, will not require the preparation of an environmental impact
statement.
3. As a consequence of the foregoing, the Town Board hereby issues a negative
declaration with respect to the Project and hereby adopts the form of the
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
Section 3. The Town Clerk is requested to file the attached Notice of Determination of Non -
Significance, along with this Resolution and Exhibits with the Town Supervisor, the Town Board
and the Town Planning Board in files that are readily accessible to the public. Additionally, the
Town Attorney should ensure that the prescribed ENB SEQRA Notice Publication Form for this
Type I Negative Declaration is completed and submitted to the Environmental Notice Bulletin by
e-mail at: enb@dec.ny.gov.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
RESOLUTION #79 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #3 OF 2022
SUBMITTED BY DAVID YAMAN FOR PROPERTY OWNED
BY CORTLAND COMMERCE CENTER, LLC SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Leach, Testa NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Department and the Town Planning Board have
reviewed and recommended approval of this Aquifer Protection Permit application, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by this Town Board, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Protection Permit #3 of 2022,
submitted by David Yaman to construct Phase I of a multi-phased warehouse/manufacturing
facility, to include one 38,000 square foot building (Building A) and one 20,000 square foot
building (Building E), with associated driveways, parking areas, loading docks, utility services,
stormwater management facilities and landscaping, for property owned by Cortland Commerce
Center, LLC located at 839 Route 13, tax map #95.00-10-01.100 and #95.00-10-11.200, subject
to the following conditions from the Town and County Planning Boards:
1. That a final subdivision plan be presented to the Town in conformance with section
140-9 of the Code of the Town of Cortlandville.
2. That right of way language be added into the deeds of both parcel 95.00-10-01.100 and
the newly proposed development parcel.
3. That the applicant apply for and obtain a conditional permit, for each phase of the
project in order to ensure compliance with Code of the Town of Cortlandville.
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4. That a lighting plan be submitted to the Town to ensure adequate lighting is provided
for all thoroughfares.
5. That the Town consider if pedestrian and non-motorized access to the site is adequate.
6. That a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is presented to the Town in
compliance with section 178-92 of Code of the Town of Cortlandville.
7. That a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) be submitted to NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for review and obtain
NYSDEC approval prior to disturbing more than 5 acres.
8. That a Traffic Impact Study for the full build be presented to both the Town and
NYSDOT.
9. That the applicant obtain a permit from NYSDOT for any work within the state right
of way.
10. That the applicant continue coordination with NYSDEC to ensure development does
not interfere with NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation number 712006.
11. Compliance with SEQR requirements.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, the applicant shall apply for and obtain an Aquifer Protection
District Special Permit, and comply with SEQR for each phase of the project in order to ensure
compliance with Code of the Town of Cortlandville, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the permit.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the
following monthly reports:
1. Code Enforcement Officer – February 2022; and
2. Water/Sewer Department – February 2022.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file
correspondence from Charter Communications, dated February 14, 2022, February 28, 2022, and
March 1, 2022, regarding programming services. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Under new business, Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella informed the Board that approximately
82% of the total tax warrant has been collected. The Board would receive more specific
information when the monthly report was submitted at the next meeting. She also reported that
her office was working on the 1st Quarter water/sewer billing and preparing for the Spring 2022
newsletter, Talk of the Town, which would be available March 15, 2022.
Attorney DelVecchio had no new business to report.
Town Board Member Reports:
Councilman Guido apprised the Board he was invited to attend a Zoom meeting by
Adrianne Traub of the Seven Valley Health Coalition regarding plans for the Linear Park in the
Village of Homer along Route 11. The project was in the planning stage; plans included “edible
shrubbery”. Councilman Guido was invited to attend the next meeting and would provide updates
as he had them.
Councilman Leach commented that he has been watching the demolition of the former
Willcox Tire facility, and the construction of the new medical facility. He was impressed with the
work being done, noting the footers for the new building were being placed at the same time the
building was being demolished.
MARCH 2, 2022 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 16
With regard to the Comprehensive Plan Committee, Councilman Cobb mentioned that one
of the appointed members, Katherine Wickwire, had to step down from the Committee.
Councilman Cobb was in the process of finding a new member and would report back. He also
mentioned that he and Supervisor Williams met with the towns of Homer and Solon regarding the
EDF project. Supervisor Williams added that there’s a question about the PILOT agreement with
EDF. Initially, all three towns involved in the project agreed concerning PILOT, however further
discussions must be had. Supervisor Williams added that the project is a couple years away from
construction.
Supervisor Williams reported:
LED Streetlight Project:
Supervisor Williams reported that the Town was in the process of replacing all Town
Streetlights with LED lights. He mentioned that approximately 30 streetlights have been reported
as “out” over the past few months. The bulbs haven’t been replaced as the Town has been in the
process of transitioning to the new LED light fixtures.
Town Board Meetings:
Supervisor Williams announced that the Town Board would resume in-person meetings on
March 16, 2022, as Cortland County was no longer rated high risk for COVID. The meetings
would be held in the Municipal Garage. Notice would be provided on the Town’s website.
Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex – Phase 2 Dugouts:
Supervisor Williams stated that the Town has been talking extensively with its engineer,
CHA about Phase 2 of the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex (GLSC). To reduce costs, it was
decided that the Town would construct the dugouts for the new fields. The Town Highway
Department built the four existing dugouts at less than half of the cost of what it would have been
had they been built professionally. The Town received approval from PBR Tournaments to
replicate the dugouts for the new fields. A rendering of the new dugouts, drafted by Town
Highway Department employee, Fred Walker was provided to the Board for their review prior to
the meeting. The Board was in favor of having the Town construct the new dugouts to reduce
costs, with cost estimates to be provided by Mr. Walker.
Park Outdoor Advertising – Payment for Billboard at GLSC:
Supervisor Williams apprised the Board that Park Outdoor Advertising made its first
payment of $16,000 to the Town for the billboard located on Town property located at the site of
GLSC. The sign will be assessed and taxable.
Town Board Members – Committees/Representatives:
Supervisor Williams explained that he has asked the Board members to be involved in
different projects concerning the Town. Councilman Guido is the Town’s representative regarding
the new Linear Park in the Village of Homer/Town of Cortlandville. He was also asked, because
of the request received from Town resident, Pamela Jenkins, to “do a feasibility study on changing
the agenda process” and the timing of the agenda and its availability to the public. Councilman
Guido would report back to the Board at a later date. Councilman Cobb is involved as the Chair
of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee, and is also involved with the large scale,
90 MWac solar project planned by EDF Renewables. Councilman Leach was asked to work with
Spectrum, and coordinate between the Town, Spectrum and CHA, to bring Wi-Fi to GLSC.
Contract with Cortland County – Grant Award for GLSC:
Supervisor Williams apprised the Board he received the contract from Cortland County
concerning the awarded funds for the GLSC. The contract was designed by the US Treasury
Department for the ARPA money. The County passed the contract on to the Town concerning the
2021 award of $250,000; a separate contract would be received in August concerning the 2022
award of $250,000. Attorney DelVecchio was reviewing the contract prior to it being signed.
Supervisor Williams expected that the Town would receive the funds as soon as the contract is
signed.
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Executive Session:
Supervisor Williams stated there would be a short executive session to discuss personnel
matters at the conclusion of the regular meeting.
RESOLUTION #80 REFER AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY GUTCHESS LUMBER CO. INC. FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 890 MCLEAN ROAD TO THE
TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Leach, Testa NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by Gutchess Lumber Co.
Inc. for property located at 890 McLean Road, tax map #95.12-01-16.000, is hereby received and
filed and shall be forwarded to the Town and County Planning Boards for review and
recommendations.
RESOLUTION #81 APPOINT COUNCILMAN GREGORY K. LEACH AS THE
TOWN’S LIASON FOR THE CORTLAND COUNTY
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa NAY – 0
ABSTAIN – Leach
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby appoint Councilman Gregory K. Leach as the
Town’s representative to the Cortland County Workers’ Compensation Committee, to replace
former Councilman Douglas E. Withey.
With no further business to be heard, Supervisor Williams asked the Board to convene to
an Executive Session to discuss personnel.
Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach to recess the Regular
Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss personnel. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was recessed at 5:54 p.m.
Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to adjourn the
Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye the motion was carried.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Members of the public were invited to return to the meeting at this time.
Supervisor Williams stated that Amanda Rainbow, the Assistant to the Aid to the
Supervisor, has successfully completed her probationary period, to which he gave her very high
marks. He asked for a motion to offer her a $1,000 salary increase. Mrs. Rainbow would be
replacing the Supervisor’s Secretary, Patty O’Mara upon her retirement later this year.
RESOLUTION #82 AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE FOR AMANDA K.
RAINBOW, ASSISTANT TO THE AID TO THE SUPERVISOR
FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Leach, Testa NAY – 0
ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED, as a result of the successful completion of the probation period, the Town
Board does hereby authorize and direct the salary increase of $1,000 for Amanda K. Rainbow,
Assistant to the Aid to the Supervisor for the Town of Cortlandville.
The second matter to be discussed involved the salary of the Budget Officer for the Town
of Cortlandville. Supervisor Williams explained that at the beginning of 2020, the Budget Officer
line, by his suggestion, was cut in half, not knowing exactly how that was going to shape out in
the coming years. He stated that, “it is a lot more involved than it was… than we thought then, and
I have suggested that go back, and we put that back at the salary level that was in place at the end
of 2019”. Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella provided the salary amount of $25,517.54. Supervisor
Williams suggested the salary go back to the 2019 budgeted amount effective next pay period,
prorated.
Supervisor Williams asked Councilman Guido to run this portion of the meeting. Deputy
Supervisor Guido made a motion to increase the Budget Officer salary to what it was in 2019 at
$25,517.54, prorated to the next pay period. Councilman Cobb seconded the motion.
RESOLUTION #83 AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE FOR THE BUDGET
OFFICER FOR THE YEAR 2022
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE –Cobb, Guido, Leach, Testa NAY – 0
ABSTAIN – Williams
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct that the salary of the Budget
Officer for the year 2022 shall be increased from the 2022 budgeted amount of $12,759.00 to
$25,517.54, which reflects the amount budgeted and approved for the year 2019, and it is further
RESOLVED, the salary shall be prorated and to be effective with the next payroll period.
One further item was discussed. Attorney DelVecchio referred to the Aquifer Protection
Permit approved earlier in the meeting for Mr. Yaman. He clarified the project, for the record, as
follows:
Attorney DelVecchio: So, with respect to the David Yaman Aquifer Protection Permit. I just want
to make it clear on the record that the Aquifer Protection Permit was granted with respect to the
first phase of the project, which was granted a conditional permit by the Planning Board, namely,
the first two buildings that are going to be constructed, I think, on the drawings they’re identified
as buildings A and E, if I'm correct.
Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella: Correct.
Attorney DelVecchio: Okay. And also, as a part of that Aquifer Protection issuance, I want to
incorporate the recommendations that were issued by the Cortland County Planning Board. There
were 11 conditions. The 11th condition was compliance with SEQRA, which we did. So, I just ask
for a motion to make that clarification with respect to the previously adopted Resolution regarding
the issuance of the Aquifer Protection Permit.
Councilman Testa amended his original motion to approve the Aquifer Protection Permit
for Phase I of the project, to include buildings A and E, subject to the Cortland County Planning
Board Recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cobb.*
(*Town Board Resolution #79 of 2022 reflects the amended motion.)
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No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to adjourn the Regular
Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella, RMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
*Note:
The draft version of this meeting was submitted to the Town Board for their review on March 18, 2022.
The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of April 6, 2022.